acupuncture and herbal medicine for women's health & fertility
Through walking alongside women and through my own experience of loss and conceiving after loss, I hold a lived experience of the journey and what it asks of us. From the moment of conception our bodies and our hearts reorganise and we are changed forever, our bodies hold the cells and DNA of our babies, […]
Supporting fertility through the Five Elements, Qi, Blood & Essence IVF can be one of the most clinical experiences a person moves through. There are timelines. Numbers. Appointments. Protocols. And yet beneath all of that there is a body trying to do something profoundly natural, to create, to receive, to hold life. Chinese medicine sits […]
Cordyceps is a mushroom that has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine to improve a variety of health conditions, including fertility. In recent years, there has been a growing body of research on the potential benefits of cordyceps for fertility, both in men and women. One of the ways in which cordyceps may benefit […]
Eat Organic where possible Conventional produce contains harmful herbicides and pesticides which have been shown to negatively affect both male and female fertility. Studies have also shown local organic vegetables and fruits to have more nutritional value. Try to eat mostly cold water fish Fish supplies important essential fatty acids (omega 3) to our diet. […]
In Chinese medicine, the body isn’t understood as a collection of separate systems. There are relationships between organs, between substances like Qi and Blood, and between the physical body and the spirit. One of the most important of these in fertility is the connection between the Heart and the uterus. The Heart, Shen & Blood […]
The postpartum period is a time of significant transition and transformation for new mothers, and the Golden Month is a traditional practice that emphasises the importance of postpartum recovery and mothering the mother. The Golden Month is based on five pillars, including extended rest, nutrition, support from wise women and community, connection to nature, and […]
In Chinese medicine, blood is considered one of the essential substances in the body, along with Qi (energy), body fluids, and essence. Blood is believed to nourish and moisten the organs, tissues, and cells of the body and provide the necessary nutrients to support their proper functioning. Additionally, blood plays a crucial role in the […]
In traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen is an important organ that governs digestion and the transformation of food into qi (life force energy) and blood. However, the concept of the spleen in Chinese medicine is not limited to the physical organ, but also refers to a broader concept of spleen energy or spleen qi. This […]
Fertility is a natural and integral aspect of human life. In Chinese medicine and shamanic traditions, fertility is seen as a manifestation of the body’s balance and harmony. By acknowledging, living by, and honouring the season of winter, the aligning parts of the cycle of the 24hr day, the lunar cycle, and the menstrual cycle, […]